PATIENT SLINGS
Patient slings work in conjunction with the transfer aid to support the patient during transferring procedures.
WARNING: The Take-Along Lifts LLC slings are intended for use with individuals who can support
themselves in a sitting position. They are not full body slings and do not provide full body and head support.
Use the Take-Along Lifts LLC sling design that is recommended by the individual’s doctor, nurse or
qualified medical assistant for the comfort and safety of the individual being transferred.
Take-Along Lifts LLC slings are designed specifically for use with Take-Along Lifts LLC Transfer Aids and slings
and made to support the patient during lift and transfer procedures. Slings attach to the transfer aid by using the
sewn-in fasteners. The slings are reinforced at all points of attachment for safety. The fabrics used in these slings
are of very durable materials that resist deterioration from exposure to moisture and laundering. This design will
accommodate patients of heavy or light weight, having sufficient upper body control to sit in a chair or on the edge
of a bed.
SPLIT SLING
The sling is designed to be placed or removed with the patient in a sitting position. The edging is soft yet durable
with extra reinforced stitching for safety (Fig. 1). The split sling is useful for toileting, as the sling provides access to
clothing and under-garments to facilitate toileting.
To familiarizing yourself with the sling and its adjustments, start by attaching the sling to the lift without anyone
sitting in it (Fig. 2). Fasteners C (Fig. 1) attach to the studs at the tips of the lift arms. Fasteners A attach to the studs
on the arms that are closest to the lift column. Fasteners B attach to the middle stud of the arm on the opposite side
of the lift, as in Fig.3. To connect the fasteners, lay the top of the O-ring over the top edge of the black rubber stud
as in Fig. 4, then push down to snap the O-ring over the bottom edge of the stud as in Fig. 5, to fully engage the
fastener as in Fig. 6. An important adjustment is the length of the wide leg straps, which are adjusted via the large
plastic buckles. It's important to snug up the straps to take all of the slack out of the sling before starting to raise the
lift.
If the straps are adjusted too long, then the sling will ride up too high on the persons' back
.
You'll notice that the sling has two small adjustment straps along its sides. These are used to adjust the size of the
opening. Pull on the thin adjustment straps. You should observe how tightening the straps causes the sling to fold
inward and how the opening becomes smaller (Fig 2 & 3).
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WARNING
After each laundering (in accordance with instructions on the sling), inspect sling(s) for wear, tears, and loose
stitching. Bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings are unsafe and could result in injury. Discard
immediately.
Fig. 1 - Split Sling
FIG. 2
Summary of Contents for 1000
Page 1: ...Take Along Lifts LLC Model 1000 Portable Transfer Aid OWNERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1...
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Page 27: ...FIG 1 Raising Patient FIG 2 Rolling Patient FIG 3 Lowering Patient 27 Rev 7 0...
Page 31: ...31 Rev 7 0 Figure 1 Placing Feet on Base Figure 2 Transferring From a Wheelchair...
Page 36: ...FIG 5 Swinging Knees into Car FIG 6 Placing Lift in Car Trunk 36 Rev 7 0...
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